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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

Green Car Congress

While much attention is given to electric cars, the report reveals that electric scooters, motorcycles and other two-wheelers—50 million of which are now sold annually—and buses have actually achieved higher EV penetration globally.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

Green Car Congress

Millions of new cars sold in middle and low income countries fail to meet the UN’s basic safety standards for front and side impacts, according to international automotive safety watchdog Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). of course, not all of the necessary progress will come from safer cars.

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